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Government seeks changes for malt liquor Four Loko
WASHINGTON — The makers of a popular carbonated alcoholic drink guzzled on college campuses are going to be changing the look of their Four Loko cans to settle the government‘s […]
Regulators vote for 20 percent menhaden catch cut
Fisheries regulators have voted for a 20 percent cut in the catch of menhaden, an oily fish prized for use in dietary supplements, cosmetics and animal feed. The Atlantic States […]
Citi fires analyst, pays fine over Facebook leak
NEW YORK — The young Citigroup analyst was researching Facebook before it went public. He dropped an email to two of his buddies at a popular technology blog, leaking them […]
Google awaits appellate decision on class status
NEW YORK — A federal appeals judge agreed Monday to delay a court challenge to Google Inc.’s plans to create the world’s largest digital library while an appeals panel considers […]
Md. proposes baby bumper pad ban next year
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland’s health department on Friday officially proposed the first statewide ban on the sale of crib bumper pads in cribs to begin next year. The proposed ban would […]
A prequisite for pro bono?
Lawyers across the country have been talking about New York’s new mandate requiring those seeking to join the bar to complete 50 hours of pro bono work. New York will […]
Dimon survives votes on pay, chairmanship
TAMPA, Fla. — The CEO of JPMorgan Chase survived a shareholder push Tuesday to strip him of the title of chairman of the board, five days after he disclosed a […]
No sign of shareholder revolt against Dimon
NEW YORK — JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon owned up to stock analysts and went on TV to accept blame for a $2 billion trading mistake. Next he faces shareholders, […]
JPMorgan loss sets off call for heavier regulation
WASHINGTON — A surprise $2 billion trading loss by a division of JPMorgan Chase triggered calls Friday for tougher regulation of banks three years after their near-death experience in the […]
Wells Fargo to charge $7 monthly fee for checking
NEW YORK — Wells Fargo customers in six states who had free checking accounts will pay $7 a month starting in May. The bank said Thursday that it started moving […]
Small businesses revving for regulatory cuts
Ellen Valentino agrees with Gov. Martin O’Malley: Maryland business needs fewer regulations. In a statement addressing the governor’s State of the State address Wednesday, Valentino, the state director for the […]
Former Md. insurance commissioner Ralph Tyler joins Venable
Maryland’s former insurance commissioner Ralph S. Tyler has joined Venable LLP as a partner in the firm’s litigation and regulatory divisions. Venable has gained an experienced attorney with the addition […]
